2006 Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera 2006

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2006 Hyundai Azera repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 158 repairs.
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2006 Hyundai Azera engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Hyundai Azera 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi

US $75
replaced serptine belt and idler pully 
89700 mi

US $241
Had oil leak on left side manifold, Noise coming from timing chain pulley, pulley replaced. Rear brakes worn, replaced. 
95000 mi

US $250
Computer had to be reprogrammed - there was a technical bulletin out about this problem 
110800 mi

US $800
Bad temperature sensor or other electrical problem had masked a real overheating issue. No telling how long this had been going on. Radiator, thermostat, and temperature sensor replaced. 
257000 mi

US $600
cooling fan ran constantly, draining battery. Caused check engine light to com on. Replace module and relay. Passed inspection 
346000 mi

US $650
Valve cover gaskets. Cam sensor 
349000 mi

US $660
Valve covers leaking oil on to hot components. Smoke and fumes resulted. Plenum had to be removed. Also replaced top cooling hose. 
116000 mi

US $132
Car would not idle or drive faster then 15 MPH. After sitting overnight, it appeared to be fine, but the shop updated the ECM and re-synched the throttle position sensors. 
121000 mi failed valve timing system 
13000 mi check engine light. purge valve replaced (under warranty) 
88000 mi

US $100
Replaced valve cover gasket 
103000 mi

US $300
replace idler pulley 
106200 mi

US $98
clean throttle body and fuel injector 
115000 mi

US $3000
Engine had a crack and had to be replaced 
32000 mi Accelerator pedal malfunctioned, stopping the car dead. Check engine and skid control lights flashing.  
36000 mi Undercarriage dirt/heat shield came loose and dragged on the ground then caught on the road and ripped apart. 
55800 mi

C $450
Throttle Positioning Sensor bad, had to have sensor replaced and a software update applied to the Engine Control Module to remedy the problem (Check Engine Light, car went into limp mode, would not go over 20KM/h) Valve Cover Gasket had to be replaced as it was leaking oil on the alternator and could cause further issues with the alternator if left unchecked. 
56420 mi OBD Error codes P0021, P0022 & P0028 all relating to cam position sensors going. Decided cost to fix wasn't worth it, managed to sell it to dealership on a trade instead. 
35340 mi Whistling noise traced to pulley-idler that had a faulty bearing causing the noise. Idler pulley replaced and problem corrected. 
47120 mi ticking noise when cold. Dealer performed a TSB timing chain tensioners. Did not correct problem. Going back and leaving vehicle until it is repaired. 
48360 mi Ticking noise when cold was caused by piston slap. Dealer installed a new engine block under warranty. 
63240 mi

C $250
TPS unit faulty-replaced and ECU updated 
15000 mi Timing chain tensioner replaced per TSB. 
26000 mi

US $190
CEL went on and unable get any acceleration. Waited for few minutes and car responded. Dealer checked computer codes. Had throttle body sensor replaced under warranty and car is running well. 
46700 mi check engine light was on. diagnostics took at least 2 weeks. technician had difficulty diagnosing. not sure what parts were replaced. repairs under the 10 yr. warranty 
84000 mi Worn tensioner bearing, replaced tensioner and serpentine belt. Leaking valve cover gasket. Discovered and replaced first day, failed that night. Leaking valve cover gasket replaced again the second day. 
119000 mi

US $3300
Oil pan leaking 
46300 mi Replaced idler pulley Replaced idler pulley,under warranty 
36000 mi Car would barely start and then ran very rough. Check engine light came on. Finally got it running and it then ran fine on the way home. They replaced a sensor and reflashed the software. It runs fine now. First problem ever. 
42000 mi Engine running rough. Very hard to start which happened suddenly. Took it to the dealership and they replaced some sensors that went out. Car runs great now. Everything was covered under the warranty. 
62000 mi

US $250
Throttle snsor went, had to be replaced. 
30200 mi

US $172
relay for fan activation not working. replace relay, change coolant & thermostat. 
38000 mi

US $307
change harmonic balancer & belt 
35500 mi

US $159
--we noticed high pitch sound--idle pulley replaced--parts, labor and tax total $159 
41000 mi car will intermittently not start. Attempted to jump, no luck. Waited a few hours and car started. Drove to dealership..."Unable to replicate". 
42000 mi car will intermittently not start, battery not the problem. Car will start after waiting various lengths of time. Dealer unable to replicate. Will trade in this vehicle when no longer upside down. picked car up from dealer, drove for a few hours, car would not start. Waited a while, car started, drove back to dealer. They ran diagnostics, stated car checked out "fine", unable to replicate prob. 

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2006 Hyundai Azera 4dr Sedan

40920 mi

$110
also, changed belt tensioner (generator belt) 

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2006 Hyundai Azera Engine Problems

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